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 Vintage Mid Century Blue Toleware Scissor Lamp Light Eams Era $4.99 Time Remaining: 2h 25m Buy It Now for only: $69.99 |
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 Vintage Retro YELLOW Toleware Table Lamp Metal Mid Century Unique Mustard $74.99 Time Remaining: 3h 8m Buy It Now for only: $89.99 |
 Pair Vintage Green Metal Tole Mid Century Wall Sconce Lamps NEAR MINT $95.00 Time Remaining: 22d 18h 49m Buy It Now for only: $95.00 |
 RETRO vintage FuNkY BLACK LADY MAN plaster WALL HANGING mid century BARSONY $33.40 (14 Bids) Time Remaining: 6h 43m |
 Vintage Mid Century Carved Hung Hop Chests Co Hong Kong Box Keepsake Jewelry $8.75 (9 Bids) Time Remaining: 12h |
 Vintage Country Farmhouse Red Tole Mid Century Modern Table Desk Lamp $52.00 Time Remaining: 26d 18h 9m Buy It Now for only: $52.00 |
 VINTAGE BRASS MID EASTERN BOWL CAMEL LION DONKEY IN DETAIL ISRAEL MADE $9.99 Time Remaining: 12h 40m |
 Vintage Mid Century Asian Modern Pagoda Tiki Swag Hanging Lamp Light Eames Era $185.00 Time Remaining: 22d 14h 25m Buy It Now for only: $185.00 |
 Vintage Deco Mid Century Metal Frame Sunburst Convex Mirror $79.95 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 13h 27m |
 Vintage Mid Century Eames Era Small Table Lamp Sculptural Light with Shade $20.50 (3 Bids) Time Remaining: 15h 59m |
 Vintage Modern Swag Lamps Light Fixtures Mid Century $99.99 Time Remaining: 12d 18h 51m Buy It Now for only: $99.99 |
 Vintage Hand Tinted Print THE LAST BOUQUET Mid 1800s $9.99 Time Remaining: 16h 48m |
 VTG MID CENTURY ATOMIC SUNBURST CURTIS C JERE METAL BIRDS WALL SCULPTURE $199.20 Time Remaining: 29d 10h 20m Buy It Now for only: $199.20 |
 Vintage Hand Tinted Print THE MOURNERS Mid 1800s $9.99 Time Remaining: 16h 48m |
 Vintage Hand Tinted Print THE ATTACK Mid 1800s $9.99 Time Remaining: 16h 48m |
 VINTAGE MID CENTURY WOODEN SHADOW BOXES SHELVES printer draw tray $34.95 Time Remaining: 2d 16h 45m Buy It Now for only: $34.95 |
 Vintage Hand Tinted Print CHRISTMAS EVE Mid 1800s $9.99 Time Remaining: 16h 48m |
 Authentic Vintage Mid 20th Century French Made Floral Design Wallpaper 1 yard $9.99 Time Remaining: 8d 15h 50m Buy It Now for only: $9.99 |
 Vintage Hand Tinted Print FORTUNE TELLER Mid 1800s $9.99 Time Remaining: 16h 48m |
 RARE Pair Vintage Frederic Weinberg Table Lamps Sculptural Mid Century Eames Era $31.52 (5 Bids) Time Remaining: 18h 12m |
 Modern Black 3 Head Floor Lamp Vintage Mid Century $28.00 Time Remaining: 27d 21h 50m Buy It Now for only: $28.00 |
 Lightolier Lax Lamp Vintage Mid Century Eames Era $79.00 Time Remaining: 20h 29m Buy It Now for only: $99.00 |
 MINT Vintage Black Gold Mid Century Floral Chic Tole Vanity Dresser Tray $19.50 Time Remaining: 14d 13h 26m Buy It Now for only: $19.50 |
 VINTAGE HOLLYWOOD GLAM MID CENTURY BEVELED MIRROR a+ $490.00 Time Remaining: 21h 21m Buy It Now for only: $577.77 |
 Vintage MID CENTURY American Craft BURL Wood VASE Cali MODERN Nakashima style $9.95 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 22h 25m |
 VINTAGE MID CENTURY SCULPTURE SCARCE PAIR BRUCE FOX LARGE ALUMINUM MALLARD DUCKS $779.00 Time Remaining: 15d 13h Buy It Now for only: $779.00 |
 VINTAGE Rosenthal Netter MID CENTURY Italian POTTERY vase decanter Raymor Eames $15.50 (3 Bids) Time Remaining: 22h 26m |
 Vintage Hand Carved Arthur Court Wooden Antelope Mid Century Figure VERY Rare $325.00 Time Remaining: 28d 20h 7m Buy It Now for only: $325.00 |
 VINTAGE in style of NATZLER Modernist STUDIO POTTERY Mid Century LAVA Eames $9.95 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 22h 29m |
 VINTAGE Danish Modern GLASS Vase MID CENTURY Art SCULPTURE Modernist Eames $9.95 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 22h 32m |
 Vtg Mid Century CHANDELIER 2 tier ceiling LAMP Hollywood Regency Italy Italian $349.99 Time Remaining: 2d 19h 27m Buy It Now for only: $349.99 |
 VINTAGE Danish Modern POTTERY Vase MID CENTURY Art SCULPTURE Modernist Eames $9.95 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 22h 36m |
 Vintage Mid Century Modern Rattan Curly Q Table Lamps Eames Frankl Era Tiki Bar $345.00 Time Remaining: 3d 12h 34m Buy It Now for only: $345.00 |
 VINTAGE Danish Modern POTTERY Vase MID CENTURY Art SCULPTURE Modernist Eames $9.95 Time Remaining: 22h 38m |
 VINTAGE MID CENTURY Italian POTTERY small VASE Raymor Fantoni Gambone Eames $9.95 Time Remaining: 22h 41m |
 MINT Vintage Black Gold Mid Century Floral Chic Tole Vanity Dresser Tray $19.50 Time Remaining: 26d 14h 20m Buy It Now for only: $19.50 |
 VINTAGE MID CENTURY BUD vase Metal w A+ PATINA Eames Fantoni ERA $9.95 Time Remaining: 22h 44m |
 Vintage 24 Mid Century Lamp Signed Martz Marshall Studios Lamp Eames Era $129.99 Time Remaining: 28d 22h 10m Buy It Now for only: $129.99 |
 VINTAGE MID CENTURY Italian POTTERY pitcher VASE Raymor Fantoni Gambone Eames $9.95 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 22h 47m |
 Vintage Mid Century Sunburst Convex Mirror Smoky Glass Inserts $489.95 Time Remaining: 23h 42m |
 Mid Century Vintage INLAY WOOD Table Lamp w Fibergalss Shade $69.00 Time Remaining: 10d 17h 56m Buy It Now for only: $69.00 |
 Vintage Art Pottery Weller Center Bowl Dish Pink Art Modern Mid Century Antique $4.24 (3 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 1m |
 MID CENTURY DANISH MODERN VINTAGE PAINTING EAMES ERA $300.00 Time Remaining: 3d 18h 23m Buy It Now for only: $300.00 |
 Vintage Art Glass Thumbprint Amethyst Purple Glass Mid Century Decanter Bottle $15.50 (6 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 24m |
 Russian Vintage Porcelain Breakfast Set Clowns mid 50th $150.00 Time Remaining: 1d 1h 27m |
 Vintage Pair Mid Century Solid Brass LampsELEGANT STATELY $249.00 Time Remaining: 12d 18h 58m Buy It Now for only: $249.00 |
 4 VTG BRASS LAMPS REGENCY 3 STIFFEL 1 COOPER ATOMIC ERA TABLE LIGHTS MID CENTURY $310.00 Time Remaining: 1d 5h 16m Buy It Now for only: $510.00 |
 185 BEAUTIFUL VINTAGE GILDED WALL MIRROR BAROQUE STYLE CARVED WOOD MID CENTURY $175.00 Time Remaining: 28d 20h 4m Buy It Now for only: $175.00 |
 Beautiful Mid Century Cobalt Blue Vintage Perfume Bottle with Gold Flecks $14.95 Time Remaining: 1d 12h 49m |
 VTG SOLID BRASS LAMP REGENCY STIFFEL PURIAZLE ATOMIC ERA TABLE LIGHT MID CENTURY $210.00 Time Remaining: 1d 13h 24m Buy It Now for only: $510.00 |
 Vintage mid centry modern 1950s Walnut Wood Bowl Signed Paul A Eshelman $2,200.00 Time Remaining: 3d 22h 1m Buy It Now for only: $2,200.00 |
 VINTAGE Abstract Art SCULPTURE NUDE MID CENTURY MOD Bronze Statue Figure Figurin $99.95 Time Remaining: 1d 19h 40m |
 Rare Old Vintage Antique Wooden Serving Tray Server Butler mid 1900s $65.00 Time Remaining: 17d 15h 2m Buy It Now for only: $65.00 |
 VINTAGE MID CENTURY ART DECO SHADOW BOX WIND UP WALL CLOCK $19.99 Time Remaining: 1d 22h 3m |
 Vintage Mid Century Modern CJere Brass Birds Sculpture Wall Art Eames Era $199.00 Time Remaining: 1d 22h 58m |
 Vintage Top Wall Mounted Lamp Light for Painting Picture Mid Century Modern $19.99 Time Remaining: 26d 2h 39m Buy It Now for only: $19.99 |
 70s Vintage Mid Century Modern Original CJere Chrome Raindrops Wall Sculpture $1,699.00 Time Remaining: 1d 22h 59m |
 VINTAGE INTERIOR PINK ROSES ON HUNTER GREEN MID CENTURY TOLEWARE TOLE TRAY $17.95 Time Remaining: 12d 19h 31m Buy It Now for only: $17.95 |
 Vintage Mid Century Photo PICTURE FRAME Chic Metal Velvet Easel $5.95 Time Remaining: 1d 23h 36m |
 Antique Lot 2 PICTURE FRAMES Vintage Mid Century Woman Child Ornate $14.99 Time Remaining: 1d 23h 38m |
 VINTAGE ATOMIC BOWL SIGNED WIRE WORKS LONDON MID CENTURY STAINLESS STEEL $48.00 Time Remaining: 28d 20h 30m Buy It Now for only: $48.00 |
 Vintage Mid Century Wood Shabby PICTURE FRAME Chic Print Estate $6.99 Time Remaining: 1d 23h 38m |
 Vintage Retro Amber Mid Century Eames Era Swag Hanging Lamp Light Fixture $49.99 Time Remaining: 6d 21h 18m Buy It Now for only: $49.99 |
 Antique Lot 2 PICTURE FRAMES Vintage Mid Century Italy WOMAN Chic $7.95 Time Remaining: 1d 23h 39m |
 VINTAGE MARBRO MURANO ITALIAN SEGUSO VENETIAN MID CENTURY MODERN GLASS LAMP $295.00 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 1d 23h 49m |
 Pair Vintage Avocado Green Tole Mid Century Wall Sconce Metal Candle Holders $59.00 Time Remaining: 21d 17h 48m Buy It Now for only: $59.00 |
 VINTAGE MODERN MID CENTURY ETCHED GLASS BLOCK BOOKENDS $95.00 Time Remaining: 2d 10h 2m Buy It Now for only: $125.00 |
 Vintage Deco Russel Wright Mid Century Modern Bronzed Metal Torchiere Floor Lamp $495.00 Time Remaining: 19d 15h 27m Buy It Now for only: $495.00 |
 VINTAGE MID CENTURY AUTHENTIC TURQUOISE MOSAIC MAYAN FIGURE ON WOOD PLAQUE $69.00 Time Remaining: 2d 10h 5m Buy It Now for only: $98.00 |
 Mid Century Vintage Retro Table Lamp $35.00 Time Remaining: 2d 11h 33m Buy It Now for only: $75.00 |
 Vintage Hollywood Regency Apple Green Ginger Jar Table Lamp Mid Century Modern $95.00 Time Remaining: 9d 23h 49m Buy It Now for only: $95.00 |
 VINTAGE MID CENTURY MODERN WROUGHT IRON HANGING MIDIEVAL RENAISSANCE LAMPS $9.99 Time Remaining: 2d 15h 53m |
 Vintage Retro Turquoise Blue Purple Fade Glaze Table Lamp Mid Century Modern $165.00 Time Remaining: 22d 14h 24m Buy It Now for only: $165.00 |
 VINTAGE SHABBY GOLD METAL FILIGREE MID CENTURY PHOTO PICTURE FRAME 8 x 10 $8.00 Time Remaining: 2d 19h 21m |
 VTG SHABBY GOLD FLORAL METAL CUT OUT MID CENTURY PHOTO PICTURE FRAME 8 x 10 $8.00 Time Remaining: 2d 19h 25m |
 Large Vintage Mid Century Black Wood Tole Tray Stand Legs for Toleware Tray $49.00 Time Remaining: 5d 19h 19m Buy It Now for only: $49.00 |
 Vintage Mid Century Modern Adjustable Bankers Piano Lamp $29.99 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 2d 22h 26m |
 Vintage tole Mid Century desk table lamp bouillotte toleware With Shade $99.99 Time Remaining: 29d 22h 32m Buy It Now for only: $99.99 |
 Mid Century Mod Vintage Lamp Walnut and Brass Tony Paul For Westwood $249.00 Time Remaining: 2d 23h 53m |
 MID CENTURY VINTAGE COLONIAL STYLE 2 LEVEL TIER WOOD WOODEN CANDY DISH $19.99 Time Remaining: 3d 50m Buy It Now for only: $29.99 |
 Vintage Mid 20thC Italian Gilt Wood Sunburst Starburst Wall Art $575.00 Time Remaining: 24d 16h 8m Buy It Now for only: $575.00 |
 Vintage Mid Century Industrial Polished Brushed Steel Band Iron Wall Mirror NR $36.00 (2 Bids) Time Remaining: 3d 14h 30m |
 1960s ANCO Portable Foldup Professional Vintage Easel Mid Century Retro Art $115.00 Time Remaining: 15d 13h 17m Buy It Now for only: $115.00 |
 Vintage Mid Century Metal Tole Toleware Candlestick Lamp Pink with White Trim $34.95 Time Remaining: 3d 15h 11m |
 antique vintage retro table lamp light lantern glass shade mid century desk rare $60.00 Time Remaining: 3d 15h 42m |
 Vintage Mid Century White Double Hanging Tulip Swag Lamps Light Fixtures Globes $125.00 Time Remaining: 29d 22h 33m Buy It Now for only: $125.00 |
 VINTAGE MATTE BLACK AND GREY ENAMEL ON METAL BOWL MID CENTURY 45 x 2 $49.99 Time Remaining: 3d 16h 40m |
 Vintage Mid Century Eames Era Modern Cone Bullet Gooseneck Floor Lamp $69.99 Time Remaining: 29d 22h 33m Buy It Now for only: $69.99 |
 RARE PAIR VINTAGE MID CENTURY PROGRESSIVE ART PRODUCTS CERAMIC MONKEY $25.99 (3 Bids) Time Remaining: 3d 19h 54m |
 Vintage Glass Wall Lamp Sconce Limburg Mid Century Geometric Design Iron Glaze $76.00 Time Remaining: 3d 20h 21m |
 Big Ben West Clock table top Alarm Clock mid century modern vintage retro $90.00 Time Remaining: 14d 21h 36m Buy It Now for only: $90.00 |
 Mid Century Art Deco Vintage Lead Crystal Glass Chrome CHANDELIER Ceiling Lamp $845.00 Time Remaining: 3d 20h 31m |
 VINTAGE DUMLER BREIDEN GERMANY MID CENTURY MODERN FOOTED DISH HAND PAINTED $22.00 Time Remaining: 6d 14h 33m Buy It Now for only: $22.00 |
 Vintage Royal Blue Disc Water Pottery Ceramic Pitcher Ice Lip Mid Century Modern $29.99 Time Remaining: 3d 20h 40m |
 Vintage Limburg Bubble Glass Ceiling Lamp Wall Sconce Flushmount Mid Century $125.00 Time Remaining: 3d 21h 3m |
 Mid Century Modern gordon martz art pottery lamp danish design RETRO vtg eames e $395.00 Time Remaining: 10d 18h 50m Buy It Now for only: $395.00 |
 VTG MID CENTURY ORNATE GOLD METAL FILIGREE PHOTO PICTURE FRAME 8 x 10 $9.99 Time Remaining: 3d 21h 20m |
 LARGE 33 Tall Vintage 60s MID CENTURY Midcentury CORK + CHROME Table LAMP $44.99 Time Remaining: 28d 36m Buy It Now for only: $44.99 |
 VINTAGE Chrome Crystal SCONCE KINKELDEY Mid Century Kalmar Era Wall Lamp $87.00 Time Remaining: 3d 21h 58m |
Vintage Mid
Five Top Tips to Identify Vintage Clothing
Leading Vintage Clothing retailer Devoted 2 Vintage reveals five key indicators to tell a vintage garment from a modern reproduction.
The market for vintage clothing continues to grow and with that more and more sellers are entering the market. However, without the experience and knowledge many modern items are being sold incorrectly as vintage.
There is no substitute for experience but for those just starting their vintage collection there are some basic indicators to look for. There are always exceptions but by following these simple checks you should be able to avoid many mistakes.
Indicator 1 – Look at the zip. Does the dress have a metal or vinyl zip? Vinyl zips were not widely used on dresses until mid-late 1960's so the presence of a metal zip could indicate a pre-1970's dress. The location of the zip is also a key indicator. Also the location of the zip is important. Up to the 1950s the zips were often placed at the side of the dress, moving to the back during the 1950s and 1960s.
Indicator 2 – Look at the labels. There are three types of labels to look for; the makers label, the size label and care label. There is an excellent vintage label resource on the Vintage Fashion Guild web page were you can look up most important vintage labels. If you can't find your label here look at the other labels. Before the 1960's the size labels typically indicated the hip size in inches, after this sizes such as 12, 14 etc. were more commonly used. These standard sizes have change over the years so a 14 in the 1960s is equivalent to a 1970's size 12 and modern size 10 so check the bust measurement. Care labels are also a good indicator; they were only introduced in the mid 1960's and only became widely used in the 1970s. The Pure New Wool symbol was only introduced in the 1970s. The absence of any labels would normally indicate that the dress was home made and very common before the 1970's
Indicator 3 – Look at the garment construction. Vintage dresses are more likely to be hand made with details like hook and eye fasteners and poppers to secure the garments. Also, internal bra straps were common in the 1950s. Underskirts were common in the 1950's; look for net and muslin underskirts, often with metal hoops sewn in the hem to give the skirts more volume.
Indicator 4 – Look at the fabric. This is a skill that will be developed by handing vintage clothes. Modern mass produced fabrics are rarely the same quality as vintage fabrics. So it is worth spending time in a reputable vintage shop feeling the fabrics, when you then compare this with a modern dress the differences are apparent. The type of fabric used is also a good way of dating dresses. Rayon and taffeta were widely used in the 1950's and in the 1960's polyester; nylon and Crimpolene were commonly used. Lycra was only introduced in the 1980's.
Indicator 5 – Look at the style of the dress. This alone is not an accurate indicator because there are many vintage styles have been reproduced over the years. The 1940's shoulder pads were widely used but were also popular in the 1980's. The two most popular styles in the 1950's were the shirtwaist dress, with buttons to the front, a nipped in waist and full pleated skirt and the wiggle dress with lovely fitted hourglass shape. The 1960's saw the introduction of the classis mini skirt and simple shift dress. The maxi dress became more popular in the late 1960's and into the 1970's. The more flamboyant 1970s demanded more fitted styles with plunging necklines and angel sleeves.
Using all these key indicators should lead you through the minefield of buying vintage and help to prevent you from making mistakes. As your collection grows so will your experience and confidence but as long as you buy items that you love then even the mistakes don't matter too much.
If you need a second opinion just contact an expert like Devoted 2 Vintage.
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I have a Peter Watson vintage convex glass plaque, does anyone know anything about it?
It is a convex glass plaque with a bay horse head in it. It has the Peter Watson Studio Inc. sticker on the back. I know that it is a mid-century piece. I am interested in any information I can get. I have had a difficult time finding out about the piece it's self or about Peter Watson. Any info is helpful. Thanks.
I have already searched ebay. I have also googled him. There is very little information on him.
I know one is up for 19 bucks on ebay
when I do a search this comes up
http://www.google.com/search?q=Peter+Watson+vintage+convex+glass+plaque
do your homework!!!!!!!!!
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